Celtic has told The Rangers that they will NOT accept any ticket allocation for the Glasgow Derby at Ibrox in early September. This decision comes after it became evident that the Ibrox club was unwilling to return to the original agreement.

As reported by SunSport, the Ibrox side extended an offer of 700 briefs to the Hoops for the upcoming September 3rd derby. This gesture followed the previous season’s two Premiership Glasgow Derby matches, which were played without the presence of away fans.

However, Celtic firmly believes that the proposed allocation of 700 tickets does not provide an effective solution. Engagements have taken place with various Celtic fans’ groups, and it is understood that these groups stand behind the club’s stance. Notably, in March, the Hoops had already confirmed their decision not to accept any tickets for the Ibrox encounter in May, citing “safety and security concerns.”

This stance was taken in light of previous experiences where Celtic’s reduced support faced incidents of being targeted with missiles during visits to Ibrox.

The club places utmost importance on the safety and well-being of its supporters during the highly charged Glasgow Derby. As the date draws near, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold at Ibrox, but Celtic’s resolute stance sends a message of commitment to the welfare of their fans and again shows the need for common sense to prevail.